Drop Earrings
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Armenian Drop Earrings
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling 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.