Drop Earrings
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Titanium
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Titanium
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Black Jade, Black Diamond, Diamond, Jade, Silver, Sterli...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s 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.