Drop Earrings
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
22k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Spinel, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Jade, Titanium
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Malachite, Titanium
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Malachite, White Diamond, Titanium
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.