Drop Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Platinum
20th Century English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Platinum
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold
1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s English Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 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.