Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold-filled
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s East Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 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.