Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Jade, Silver, Sterli...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silve...
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 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.