Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Enamel, White Gold
1990s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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 Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
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.