Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, 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
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Si...
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 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.