Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Quartz
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Quartz, Other, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Spinel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Jasper, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Jasper, Quartz, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose G...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Topaz, Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White 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.