Drop Earrings
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Byzantine Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Jade, Silver, Sterli...
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
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.