Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.