Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass, Gilt Metal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1980s European Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k G...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
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
Black Spinel, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Black Diamond...
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Turquoise, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Zircon, Gold-filled, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Early 2000s Balinese Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Belgian Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Enamel, Mixed Metal, Other, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 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.