Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold...
Early 2000s Byzantine Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 9k 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.