Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Diamond, Garnet, Bl...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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.