Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rubelite, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pin...
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k 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.