Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Si...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.