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14k White Gold Diamond Dangle Tear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
beautiful earrings. 14k White Gold Diamond Dangle Tear Drop Earrings Total Carat Weight : 2.27 carats
Category

2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tear Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold and Green Turquoise
Located in Great Neck, NY
18k YG Green Turquoise One of a Kind Big Tear Drop Earrings. 2 Tur 86.09 Ct, 2 Dia 0.04 Ct, 56 Dia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Palladium Dune Long Tear Drop Earrings with Diamond Accents by Keiko Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita's Long Tear Drop Earrings, which are handmade from Palladium and feature her signature
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Aphrodite Round Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stud tear drop design tanzanite earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Neptune Baguette Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stud teardrop design sapphire earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Neptune Double Round Tear Drop Earring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tear drop design sapphire earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Pearl Ruby Tear Drop Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luminous pear shaped Baroque Pearl drop earrings set with pink Rubies in 22 karat gold... a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Dangling Tear Drop Earrings, Accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings, Accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Satin-Finished Cascading Tear Drop Earrings, Accented with 0.66
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Pearl Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Genuine 7mm AAA Akoya Pearls start off these beautiful Diamond Drop Earrings. Each drop is covered
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxle 1.28ct T.W Blue & White Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
An eye catching fusion of blues and whites. These Luxle tear drop earrings are featured with 1.28
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.56 Carat Diamond Mosaic Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat White Gold 1.56 Carat Diamond Mosaic Tear Drop Earrings Material: 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carat Diamond Mosaic Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
1.56 Carat Diamond Mosaic Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
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H 0.16 in W 0.41 in L 0.76 in
7 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Tear Drop Earrings Certified
Located in New York, NY
Diamond teardrop earrings for women that are sure to make a statement. These earrings are both
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cutout Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: earrings measure 52mm long Weight: 11.16 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
Teardrop shaped natural emeralds, complemented by a stunning range of natural round brilliant cut diamonds, complemented by a polished finish design. Emerald Weight: 6.56ct Emerald ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14k Anemone Large Tear Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz
Located in London, GB
These dramatic ear-drops are set with pear cut Blue Topaz in 14k yellow gold featuring granulated balls around the outside of the rub-over setting. Inspired by creatures of the coral...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

0.63 Carat Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold 0.63ctw Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings Material: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Details: All
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.63 Carat Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
0.63 Carat Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
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H 2.06 in W 0.11 in L 1.04 in
Contemporary Diamond Tear Drop Earrings Set in 14k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of contemporary diamond drop earrings set in 14k rose gold. Each earring is
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Cut Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18K White Gold 1.65Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Chic and exquisite, diamond drop earrings crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features sparkling
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver tear drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling
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2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Multi Layered Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: earrings measure 85mm long Weight: 31.30 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Sapphire and Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Sapphire and Diamond Earrings- These elegant earrings each
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Canary & White Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of drop earrings set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, crafted in 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.75 Carat Diamond Pave Tear Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Diamond Wt. :- 1.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 40 x 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eros Pink Tourmaline and Kunzite Dangle Gala Tear Drop Earrings in Gold in stock
Located in London, GB
Stunning and glamorous one of a kind handmade earrings that could be your ideal gala, wedding
Category

2010s British Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural 1.75 Carat SI/HI Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Diamond Wt. :- 1.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 40 x 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis W/ Flare Open Work Frame Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These beautiful vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Emeralds and Diamonds Tear Drop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k gold with round cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.50 carats, and round cut Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 8.50 carats. S...
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.68 cts Canary and White Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a pair of stunning 1.68-carat Canary and White Diamond teardrop earrings, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Christian Dior Crystal and Pearl Tear Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s or 1990s Christian Dior gold-plated clip-on earrings set with a lustrous iridescent
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Rose Quartz Tear Drop Earrings
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
rare pair of one of his best. Dramatic, luxurious drop dead statement earrings that are elegant and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Gold Plate

Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Rose Quartz Tear Drop Earrings
Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Rose Quartz Tear Drop Earrings
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H 3.5 in W 0.7 in D 0.7 in Dm 0.7 in L 3.5 in
Tanzanite and White Diamond Tear Drop Earrings in 18 Kt white gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond earrings with a teardrop design containing 25.00 cts tw of tanzanites and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Gold

1.77 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Tear-Drop Shape Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.77ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Tear-Drop Shape Earrings Product: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

High-Grade, Black Onyx Tear-Drop Post Earrings, 14 Karat Yellow Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Long Tear-Drop Earrings with Black Onyx, 14kt Yellow Gold, 1 1/2 Inches in length All designs may
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear sapphires 14k gold earrings.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
sapphire earrings. Sapphire tear drop earrings. Gold - 14 kt gold Weight: 1.5 gr Size: 16.5x4.5 mm
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear sapphires 14k gold earrings.
Pear sapphires 14k gold earrings.
No Reserve
W 0.18 in L 0.65 in
Neptune Tear Drop Round Earring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stud tear drop design sapphire earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tear Drop in Disguise Yellow Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tear drop design illusion style earring including pear shape, princess and marquise cup diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Long Dangling Tear Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These large, 2.75" long, 18k yellow gold earrings look great on. Big but not too heavy. A great
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Very Long Dangling Tear Drop Gold Earrings
Very Long Dangling Tear Drop Gold Earrings
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H 2.75 in W 0.75 in L 0.63 in
Tear Drop Blue Topaz 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Tear drop blue topaz earrings moving with omega clips and posts in 14k yellow gold. Hanging legnth
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Striking Diamond Earrings, Tear Drop Diamond Shape Wedding Dangle Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings: These drop earrings are stunning! Created
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.50 Carat Tear Drop Amethyst Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear drop Amethyst and diamond dangle earrings. Natural medium purple and translucent. 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Tear-Drop Dangling Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Open-Circle Tear-Drop Dangling Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tear Drop Blue Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Drop earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pear Water Tear Drop Shape Diamond Pave 18k Gold Huggie Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Golden Pear Water Tear Drop Shape Diamond Pave 18K Gold Huggie Drop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Tear-Drop Post Earrings with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlay
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Long Tear-Drop Post Earrings with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlay, 1 1/2" All designs may be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tear Drop Diamond Shape Earrings 2.75 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring a tear drop motif containing 14 larger round brilliants
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Fashion Earring Dangles 14 Karat Gold Open Tear Drop Lemon Shape Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These 14 karat yellow gold lemon tear drop shape earrings are adorable! They are nice and light so
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 19 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Drop Earrings. Add a touch of glamour to any outfit by wearing diamond drop earrings with a simple
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.34 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
-work tear drop dangle design and suspended on a round diamonds set in a floral-motif design. Finely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 6.33 Carats Total Round Diamond Pave Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, set in a elegant micro-pave tear drop design. Made in 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxury Classic Ocean Blue Navy Swarovski Crystals Water Tear Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality and high cost. Handmade, fine workmanship. Anti-oxidant. Excellent gift for lady. Material: Alloy, Simulated Diamonds. Size: 6.2*2.0 cm. Weight: 6 g/each. _ _ _...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Bright, Opal 'High-Grade' Inlay, Tear-Drop, Dangle Earrings, 14kt Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
High Grade Opal Inlay, Tear-Drop, Dangle Earrings, 14kt Gold, Small, 1" All designs may be custom
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pellini Gold Tone and Cream Tear Drop Clip On Statement Earrings, Italy 1980s
By Pellini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage Pellini clip on gold tone earrings, featuring long striated cream resin tear
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Fancy Pear Tear Drop Pink Red Rubellite Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Fairfax, VA
, Unique, Luxurious earrings 5 CM length from front approximated
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alor Grey Cable Triangle Tear Drop 18k Gold & Diamonds Earrings 03-32-1503-11
Located in Wilmington, DE
California born fine jewelry and watch brand, ALOR, is the leading global designer and manufacturer of luxury stainless steel cable and 18 karat gold jewelry. ALOR combines casual si...
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2010s Drop Earrings

Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a WOW!! Three rows of round diamonds set in a tear drop shape suspended from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Neptune Drop with Sapphire Round Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tear drop design sapphire earring with sapphire and diamond around, all with a high polish finish
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

6.56tcw Jaw Dropping Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Drop Dangle Stud Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Shape: Tear Drop Weight: 6.56tcw Clarity: Transparent Saturation: Medium Color: Green Luster: Excellent
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bronze Toned Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
earrings having, an abstract engraved pattern and a reddish orange, glass tear drop embellishment.
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1990s French Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

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Tear Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of tear drop earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 39 vintage editions and 152 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of tear drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Valentin Magro and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 72, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many mixed cut, round cut and pear cut tear drop earrings for sale. When shopping our range of tear drop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Tear Drop Earrings?

Prices for tear drop earrings start at $136 and top out at $44,480 with these earrings, on average, selling for $960.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Tear Drop Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.