Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Argentine Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Argentine Artisan Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Argentine Artisan Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Agate, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Romantic Drop Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 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.