Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Italian Neoclassical Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.