Browse a vast assortment of ball drop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
gold,
18k gold and
yellow gold. Find a collection of 150 vintage versions or 224 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century.
contemporary and
modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to ball drop earrings.
Chanel,
Tiffany & Co. and
Oscar De La Renta each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 92
diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of
ball cut,
round cut and
mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of ball drop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for
men today than there are for
women.
Prices for ball drop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $73 and can go as high as $87,750, while ball drop earrings, on average, fetch $1,735.
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.