Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Ruby
Late 20th Century English Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
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.