Drop Earrings
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k 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.