Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Romantic Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Silver, Gold Pla...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Moonstone, 14k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, P...
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal, Rhodium
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 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.