Drop Earrings
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Topaz
2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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.