Drop Earrings
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Irish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 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.