Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.