Drop Earrings
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings
Base Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 17th Century North American Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Moonstone, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Byzantine Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Early 2000s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Balinese Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
18th Century and Earlier Antique Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
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.