Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Gothic Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Turkish Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1840s Italian Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1960s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Brass
1860s Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire
2010s Unknown Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s German Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Base Metal
1950s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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.