Drop Earrings
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Jade, Silver, Sterli...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silve...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Beryl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 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.