Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 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.