Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tan...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Silver, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Si...
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
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.