Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, ...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Malachite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 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.