Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Amethyst, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Chalcedo...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Chalcedo...
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.