Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Israeli Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Diamond, Garnet, Bl...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.