Drop Earrings
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet,...
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Turkish Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.