Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Danish Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sap...
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 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.