Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Emeral...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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.