Drop Earrings
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Ruby, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Pearl, Ruby, Green Beryl
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver,...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Y...
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Green Beryl, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k 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.