Drop Earrings
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum,...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Opal, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Spinel...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Garnet, White Di...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, White D...
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Turquoise, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k 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.