Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s European Russian Empire Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver
2010s British Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Topaz, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1780s Antique Drop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Hematite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Drop Earrings
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.





