Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Peridot, Diamond, Chalcedony, Amethyst, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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.