Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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.