Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Mexican Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Pink Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...
Late 19th Century American Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Other, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.