Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.