Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k 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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Ruby, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1830s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s French Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k 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.