Drop Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s German Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow 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.