Drop Earrings
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Kyanite, Iolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Morganite, Blue Topaz, Yellow Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Si...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Drop Earrings
Earrings are a timeless accessory. Women have been wearing studs and hoops in civilizations as far back as Ancient Egypt. Diamond drop earrings, pearl versions and other antique drop earrings have a long history as well.
While hoops will always be beautiful, drop earrings hold their own as dazzling accessories, and jewelry designers have explored different variations on this style of earring over time.
Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.
There were many influences on Art Deco jewelry; among them, the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. Today, the popularity of long Art Deco drop earrings can be attributed to the influence of Coco Chanel. These earrings are frequently characterized by simple shapes, clean lines and an integration of colorful stones such as blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies to accent the pieces’ diamonds. Indeed, during the 20th century, as technology for diamond cutting improved, diamond drop earrings and other diamond jewelry came into wide popularity. Formal examples of diamond drop earrings pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold drop earrings make great daytime accessories.
While there are at least several types of earrings you could be wearing right now, drop earrings work well for anyone who favors a minimalist look. Whatever the occasion, find a wide range of antique, diamond and pearl drop earrings on 1stDibs.