Drop Earrings
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Quartz, Zircon, Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Vermeil
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium
2010s Drop Earrings
Agate, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Turquoise, White Diamond, Turquoise Matrix, Tourmaline, Diamon...
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Quartz, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, 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.