Drop Earrings
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Garnet, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow 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.