Drop Earrings
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Kyanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.