Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silve...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silve...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Turquoise, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings
Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pea...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, G...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Agate, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental P...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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.