Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Silver, Gold Pla...
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 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.