Drop Earrings
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Tudor Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.