Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Unknown Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sap...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 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.