Drop Earrings
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Drop Earrings
Silver
1880s North American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k ...
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s British Drop Earrings
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Romantic Drop Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Diamond, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Jade, 10k 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.