Drop Earrings
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Quartz, Garnet, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Turkish Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Malachite, 9k 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.