Drop Earrings
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Agate, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.