Drop Earrings
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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Silver Plate
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow...
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.





