Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond,...
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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.