Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Retro Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Kyanite, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Quartz, Peridot, Multi-gemstone...
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Drop Earrings
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
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.