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The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Drop Earrings
From dainty to audacious, diamond drop earrings have been dangling from everyone’s ears. Find your perfect cut now.
Zoë Kravitz models the Tempest Collection for Jessica McCormack
The delicate diamond drop earring is back on everyone’s ears, exemplifying the true versatility of a natural diamond jewelry staple. Dainty diamond drops provide a slight glint of sparkle for everyday wear, while gob-smacking diamond solitaire drops steal the spotlight on the red carpet. From modest to audacious, diamond drop earrings add the perfect amount of sparkle for any occasion in every cut.
Meet the Expert
- Jessica McCormack a New Zealand-born, London-based diamond jeweler who designs unique, heirloom-inspired fine jewelry.
- She launched her brand in 2008 with a mission to breathe new life into heirloom designs.
- McCormack champions exceptional hand-craftsmanship, using traditional Georgian goldsmithing techniques to create modern treasures.
Some of the most stylish women in Hollywood today could teach a masterclass in democratizing diamonds and redefining everyday jewelry. Stars like Zoë Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Margot Robbie, Kim Kardashian, and more have embraced the drop earring.
New-Zealand-born, London-based jeweler Jessica McCormack has contributed to the newfound obsession with her beloved Gypset hoop earrings, featuring diamond pendants dangling in every cut and shape. Designed to be worn everywhere, McCormack tells Only Natural Diamonds, “They have become one of our most iconic pieces.” She explains, “They’re designed to complement each other, which allows for endless fun when styling them – whether worn stacked, solo, or artfully mismatched. I really feel they strike a beautiful balance between sophistication and fun, which makes them one of our day diamond classics – perfect when worn to the office or a dinner date. You never feel under- or over-dressed in a pair of Gypsets.”
Here, find the best pair of diamond drop earrings for you, from round-cut to oval-cut, pear-shaped, heart-shaped, and emerald-cut diamonds.
Round-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Rihanna attends the 2025 Premiere of “Smurfs.” (Getty Images)
Lindsay Lohan on July 28, 2025 in New York City. (Getty Images)
Zoë Kravitz attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez the Grammy Awards, February 23, 2000. (Getty Images)
Paris Hilton Wore Round Diamond Drop Earrings At Her Wedding (Instagram: @parishilton)
While all round brilliant-cut diamonds are round, not all round diamonds (sometimes called a classic round diamond) are brilliant-cut. The round brilliant cut is a specific style of cut for a round-shaped diamond, and can apply to Old European cuts as well.
The round brilliant-cut is the most popular and timeless diamond shape, accounting for approximately 75% of all diamonds sold. It features 58 facets, which are carefully arranged to maximize the diamond’s ability to reflect light. Since this diamond shape maximizes light reflection, it is the most forgiving of inclusions and blemishes.
More versatile than you can imagine, diamond drop earrings are the perfect addition to any outfit or occasion. Paris Hilton opted for round diamond drop earrings for her wedding day, while Lindsay Lohan was recently spotted sporting a pair of round diamond gypset earrings from Jessica McCormack, traipsing around New York City.
Jessica McCormack Rush Hour ‘Til Late Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings, $28,000, jessicamccormack.com
Stephanie Gottlieb Petite Diamond Button Wire Earrings, $8,650, stephaniegottlieb.com
Nina Runsdorf Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, $37,500, ninarunsdorf.com
Mindi Mond New York Old European Tear Drops, $24,000, mindimondnewyork.com
Jenna Blake Victorian Round Diamond Drop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jennablake.com
Melissa Kaye Rocky Earring Large, $34,250, melissakayejewelry.com
KATKIM Diamond Serif Swing Earrings, $22,700, katkimfinejewelry.com
Serpentine Earring Drop Hoop Earrings with Round Diamonds, $13,000, serpentinejewels.com
AARYAH MAIA SQUIGGLE DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS, $6,500, aaryah.com
Oval-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Zoë Kravitz at the “Blink Twice” Premiere on August 19, 2024. (Getty Images)
Margot Robbie at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14, 2024. (Getty Images)
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco in Oval-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings (Instagram: @selenagomez)
Saoirse Ronan at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards on February 16, 2025. (Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (Getty Images)
The oval-cut diamond is an elongated iteration of the round brilliant cut, combining the brilliance of a round diamond with a more unique, oval shape. With 58 facets, oval-shaped diamonds produce the same sparkle and fire as the round cut, but its elongated shape creates a larger appearance.
On her wedding day, Selena Gomez wore a delicate pair of Tiffany & Co. oval-shaped diamond drop earrings for a timeless, classic look. For a more modern spin on the style, oval-cut diamond drop earrings showcase their versatility with the option to wear them horizontally, on their side, in an east-west setting, like Zoë Kravitz and Saoirse Ronan.
Jenna Blake SHADOW MAX OVAL DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS, Price Upon Request, jennablake.com
Eva Fehren BOA Diamond Drop HOOPS, $4,125, evafehren.com
Jessica McCormack 3ct Oval Diamond & White Gold Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack Asymmetric Oval & Round Brilliant Diamond Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
Kendall Jenner at the 2022 Met Gala. (Getty Images)
Zoë Kravitz at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (Getty Images)
Hailey Bieber at the 2025 Met Gala. (Getty Images)
Olivia Rodrigo at the 2025 Grammy Awards. (Getty Images)
Lady Gaga at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. (Getty Images)
Adele at the 2022 BRIT Awards. (Getty Images)
Margot Robbie wears Lorraine Schwartz Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings (Instagram: @brycescarlett)
The pear-shaped diamond (also called a pear-cut diamond) is a hybrid of the round and marquise cuts, featuring a rounded top with a pointed end. Often referred to as a “teardrop” shape, the pear cut combines the brilliance of the round cut with the elongated appearance of the marquise, making it a popular choice for those looking for a distinctive diamond.
An elegant teardrop shines, dripping from the ear, but you can also put an unexpected spin on conventionality, wearing the pear-shaped diamond the other way around, with the point facing downwards for a sharp, cutting edge.
Eva Fehren BOA II Diamond Earrings, $23,800, evafehren.com
Lugano Pear Shape Diamond & Ceramic Drop Earrings, Price Upon Request, luganodiamonds.com
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Earrings, $12,500, tiffany.com
Stephanie Gottlieb Heart & Pear Diamond Drop Earring $691,650, stephaniegottlieb.com
Fernando Jorge High Ignite Double Diamond Drop Earrings, Price Upon Request, fernandojorge.co.uk
Messika Diamond Drop Earrings FIERY Diamond Earrings, $8,270, messika.com
Jessica McCormack Diamond Hitch Knot Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Nina-Runsdorf All That Is Round and Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings, $39,500, ninarunsdorf.com
KATKIM Pear Serif Hoops, $8,600, katkimfinejewelry.com
Serpentine Jewels Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Hoops, $13000, serpentinejewels.com
Anita Ko DIAMOND HUGGIES WITH LARGE PEAR DIAMOND DROP, $13,175, anitako.com
Serpentine Jewels BEZEL SET STEP CUT PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS, $15000, serpentinejewels.com
Heart-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
A heart-shaped diamond is a modified brilliant cut that combines the shape of a traditional round diamond with a distinctive heart shape, making it a popular choice for romantic occasions. It features a rounded top with a cleft (indentation) at the point, resembling a heart. Heart-shaped diamond drop earrings bring a cutesy element to your day-to-day or spark joy for a romantic night out.
Stephanie Gottlieb Mini Diamond Heart Button Wire Earrings, $8,850, stephaniegottlieb.com
Nina Runsdorf All That Is Hoop Earrings with Heart-Shaped Diamond Charms, $10,500, ninarunsdorf.com
Jessica McCormack Heart-Shaped Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, $13,250, jessicamccormack.com
Serpentine Jewels Heart-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings, $58,800, serpentinejewels.com
Anita Ko Huggies with Heart Diamond Drops, $3,990, anitako.com
Emerald-Cut Diamond Drop Earring
The emerald cut is a rectangular shape with trimmed corners and step-cut facets. (Other popular diamond shapes in the step cut family include Asschers and baguettes.) Unlike other diamond shapes, which focus on brilliance and sparkle, the emerald cut highlights the diamond’s clarity and color. This cut features long, straight facets that create a unique “hall of mirrors” effect. The emerald cut diamond’s refined, understated look appeals to those seeking an elegant, timeless style.
A Complete Unknown actress Monica Barbaro added dainty diamond drop earrings to her ensemble for the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, wearing De Beers pavé 7-carat emerald-cut diamond sleeper earrings for the occasion. Real Housewives of New York star and designer Jenna Lyons went for a dapper look in a Thom Browne tuxedo and emerald-cut diamond drop earrings from De Beers at the 2024 CFDA Awards.
And no one could forget the 2015 Met Gala, where Kim Kardashian showed up for fashion’s biggest night wearing inverted Lorraine Schwartz emerald-cut diamond drop earrings, weighing in at over 33 carats with her sheer, intricately embroidered Roberto Cavalli gown by Peter Dundas.
London Jewelers London Collection Marquise and Emerald-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, $14,410, londonjewelers.com
Serpentine Jewels Huggies with Bezel-Set Emerald-Cut Diamond Charms, $20,000, serpentinejewels.com
GRAFF Emerald Diamond Solitaire Earrings, $125,000, graff.com
Azlee Jewelry Escalier Small Hoop with Diamond Drops, $4,800, azleejewelry.com
