Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Earrings
Charoite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Vermeil
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Paraiba, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Peridot, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold,...
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k 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.