Drop Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Blue Topaz, Rhodol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Russian Empire Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Pla...
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
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.