Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blu...
Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.