Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Baltic Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Hungarian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 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.