Drop Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
20th Century British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Garnet, White Di...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Spinel...
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.