Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Israeli Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond,...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.