Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Iolite, Emerald, White D...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White 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.