Drop Earrings
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1850s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil
2010s Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Modernist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White 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.