Drop Earrings
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, White Diamond, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold,...
2010s Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamari...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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.