Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silve...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1990s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Beryl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Green Beryl, Topaz, Quartz, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 1...
2010s British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Peridot, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Sterling Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.