Drop Earrings
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Jade, Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.