Drop Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.