Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-18th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jasper, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 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.