Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English George III Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Oceanic Art Deco Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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.