Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Amber, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Peridot, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Agate, Carnelian, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Emerald, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Zircon, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Agate, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Coral, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 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.