Drop Earrings
1950s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Si...
1870s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond,...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Jade, White Di...
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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.