Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ru...
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Rubelite, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
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.