Drop Earrings
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1830s Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot
Late 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century English Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.