Drop Earrings
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silve...
2010s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1990s American Drop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1650s Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling 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.