Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Silver
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Emerald
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Central American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Fluorite, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Other, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow 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.