Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Gold Plate, Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Romantic Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Agate, Moonstone, 14k 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.