Drop Earrings
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Palladium
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1940s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Titanium
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k 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.