Drop Earrings
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea...
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k 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.