Drop Earrings
Drop earrings move, but then again, that’s the whole point of them. Where a stud sits still, a drop catches the light with every turn of the head, which is why they lift an outfit so quickly. Our range of drop earrings in Ireland runs from short pearl and teardrop styles that hang barely a centimetre below the lobe, through double circle and twisted designs in 9ct yellow and white gold, to longer zirconia set pieces that read as evening jewellery. Sterling silver- and gold-plated silver cover the everyday end, while hand-cut zirconia designs give the weight and sparkle of something far more expensive. Most use butterfly or hook fittings, so check which suits you before buying. Prices for jewellery like drop earrings start under fifty euro. For something that stays put, see our stud earrings. Browse the full range below.
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Drop Earrings FAQs
A drop earring hangs below the earlobe from a fitting, rather than sitting flat against it like a stud. The drop can be a single stone, a pearl, a shape or a cluster, and it moves slightly as you do.
The two names overlap. Drop usually means a shorter fixed piece that hangs just below the lobe, while dangle tends to describe longer styles with more movement. Both are chosen for the same reason: light and motion.
Short light ones are, especially in silver or hollow gold. Longer or heavier styles pull on the piercing over a full day, so those are better kept for evenings and occasions.
A post with a butterfly back is the most common and suits most people. If you’re worried about losing one, choose a style with a screw or lever fitting, and replace stretched butterfly backs rather than pushing them tighter.
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