Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond,...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, ...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Tsavorite, Pearl, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gol...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, A...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Go...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Chalcedony, ...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, 1...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White ...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pear...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, W...
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
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.