Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Copper
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
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.