Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century and Earlier European Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.