Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, White Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Beryl, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Beryl, Morganite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Other, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Hessonite, Green Beryl, Black Star, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat’s Eye,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Pl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Beryl, Peridot, Other, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.