Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.