Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
2010s Asian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Retro Drop Earrings
Quartz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
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.