Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.