Drop Earrings
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Dutch Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond,...
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Natura...
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Baroque Drop Earrings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Earrings
Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
1990s Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.