Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Palladium, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silve...
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
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.