Drop Necklaces
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Druzy, Blue Topaz, Ruby, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Agate, Enamel, ...
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k 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.