Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s British Romantic Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Oceanic Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
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.