Drop Earrings
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s French Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Malachite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.