Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Beryl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k 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.