Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Beryl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Italian Neoclassical Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
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.