Drop Earrings
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1810s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1880s American Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rhodolite, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k 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.