Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Spinel
1840s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
Late 20th Century French Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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.