Drop Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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.