In the continuing discussion of statement pieces, here’s another style to take stock of—the drop earring. Not just any drop earring, really. This one features tiers—sometimes graduated, sometimes not—dangling in a straight, swinging line. Most often, you’ll find gemstones comprising the look, but there are clever variations that are done up solely in metal, too. The most dramatic of them brush the shoulders, a style that evokes the maximalist look so many are currently after. But arguably more wearable are those shorter in length, though they don’t come up short on looks.

Aztec graduated starburst earrings in 14k yellow gold with pink tourmaline, spinel, and 0.22 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,500; Anzie Jewelry

Falling Star earrings in 18k gold-plated sterling silver with pink and green amethyst, blue topaz, and citrine, $417; Cristina Sabatini

Mismatched Coin & Chrysocolla earrings in reclaimed 18k yellow gold with 8 cts. t.w. chrysocolla and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,800; Dana Bronfman

Linear Aerial Silk earrings in 18k yellow gold with yellow beryl, pink tourmaline, mandarin garnet, and orange, purple, pink, yellow, and orange sapphires, price on request; Jane Taylor Jewelry

Long drop earrings in 14k yellow gold with Sleeping Beauty turquoise and 0.32 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Kabana (Also at top)

Mixed shape earrings in 18k yellow gold with 8.27 cts. t.w. tanzanite and 0.26 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Lauren K

Baguette drop earrings in 18k white gold with 11.75 cts. t.w. sapphires, $5,000; Suzanne Kalan

Calypso earrings in 18k rose gold with 12 mm–13 mm South Sea pearls, 3.07 cts. t.w. pink, yellow, and blue sapphires, and 2.35 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Yoko London

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