Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Rococo Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Contemporary Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Late 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, 1...
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Silver
1940s American Byzantine Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.