Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Beryl, Aquama...
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1910s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
10k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Agate, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Citrine, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.