Drop Earrings
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Moonstone, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s North American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
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.