Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Romantic Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s British Romantic Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
1970s Russian Romantic Vintage Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s English Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s North American Romantic Drop Earrings
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Silver
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Black Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Romantic Drop Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s English Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Romantic Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s French Romantic Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Danish Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k 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.