Drop Earrings
1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Spinel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Iolite, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s North American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Onyx, Zircon, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Topaz, Silver
2010s African Artist Drop Earrings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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.