Drop Earrings
2010s British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphir...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Black Spinel, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Black Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topa...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gar...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.