Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diam...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.