Drop Necklaces
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, S...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hungarian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.