Drop Earrings
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s German Artist Drop Earrings
Topaz, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Silver
2010s Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Emerald, 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, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Earrings
18k 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
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
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.