Drop Earrings
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1820s Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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.