Drop Necklaces
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Japanese Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 22k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, A...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k 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.