Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Emeral...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Para...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.