Drop Necklaces
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k 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.