Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Palladium
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1820s British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Drop Earrings
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1840s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Other, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.





