Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Si...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, White Gold, Pla...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
10k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Plate, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k G...
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
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.