Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
Late 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Retro Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
1920s North American Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k 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.