Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1990s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black...
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Late 20th Century British Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
20th Century French Artist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artist Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.