Drop Earrings
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 9k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, 9k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s French Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Danish Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Crystal
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silve...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
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.