Drop Earrings
2010s French Drop Earrings
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Japanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
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.