Drop Earrings
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Other, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Larimar, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Norwegian Artisan Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, 22k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.