Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Hessonite, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
2010s Asian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Garnet, Hessonite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Garnet, Hessonite, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Apatite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Agate, Garnet, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s North American Victorian Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Rose Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.