Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.