Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Si...
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier British Contemporary Antique Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.