Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
2010s Japanese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow ...
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gol...
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, R...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.