Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodi...
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 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.