Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Yellow Beryl, Rubelite, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Black Opal, Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
Agate, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, Yellow G...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
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.