Drop Earrings
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s European Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s European Late Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century American Artisan Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.