Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, A...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
2010s Asian Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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.