Drop Earrings
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, 22k Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Iolite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling 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.