Drop Earrings
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethys...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
1990s European Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
2010s Belgian Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Enamel, Mixed Metal, Other, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Y...
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold-filled, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold-filled, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzani...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
1980s American Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 9k G...
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
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.