Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1650s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Whi...
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze
20th Century Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k 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.