Drop Earrings
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pea...
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
10k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Silver ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, 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.