Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Titanium
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
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.