Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Ros...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Opal, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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.