Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k 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 Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
1990s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
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.