Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal, Rhodium
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Agate, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Mexican Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Go...
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, 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.





