Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamari...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Titanium
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1850s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White...
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Peridot, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold,...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold...
2010s Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 18k...
1970s Swiss Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rhodium, 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.