Drop Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Chalcedo...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Chalcedo...
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.