Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Apatite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Opal, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1890s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 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.