Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.