Drop Earrings
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 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.