Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aventurine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White 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.