Drop Earrings
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
1830s Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tanz...
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Drop Earrings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea...
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.