Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
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 American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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
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
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
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
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.