Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 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.