Drop Necklaces
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s German Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.