Drop Earrings
20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Ruby, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Crystal
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White 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.