Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Moonstone, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Titanium
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century 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.