Drop Earrings
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, White Gold, Ro...
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Crystal
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Ruby, Other, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
1980s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Crystal, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s English Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
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.