Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Copper
Excellent condition with clip back fittings.
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Spinel, 18k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
10k Gold, 15k Gold, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Ros...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Pla...
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1880s Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Go...
2010s African Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.