Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
15k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Danish Modern Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k 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.