Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s British Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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.