Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Amethyst, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
2010s British Baroque Drop Earrings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Kunzite, Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Opal, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Rhodium, Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Turquoise, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold
Early 2000s Balinese Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, Rubelite, Peridot, Emerald...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k ...
Late 19th Century European Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 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.