Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Antique Drop Earrings
1880s Antique Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tanz...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s British Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
2010s French Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Sil...
1830s Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea...
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Drop Earrings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.