Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.