Drop Earrings
2010s German Artist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Silver
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k 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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, White Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
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.