Drop Necklaces
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.