Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow 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.