Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 22k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.