Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
10k Gold
1950s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pea...
2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Scottish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Silver ...
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Hungarian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 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.