Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1890s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1810s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century English Antique Drop Earrings
20th Century Chinese Retro Drop Earrings
Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
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.