Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby, Rubelite, Jade, Diamond, Crystal, Citrine, Aquama...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot...
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 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.