Tiffany Ball Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1980s More Rings
Early 2000s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
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18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Finding the Right drop-earrings for You
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.