Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Kyanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian 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.