Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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.