Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Earrings
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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.