Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.