Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, Gol...
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Beryl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gol...
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 22k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavor...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Jade, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 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.