Drop Earrings
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Drop Earrings
Brass
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Brass, Titanium
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century European Drop Earrings
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold, Yel...
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Titanium, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Malachite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
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.