Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
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 Drop Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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.