Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea 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.