Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Vermeil
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Peridot, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.