Drop Necklaces
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold,...
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, 22k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Other, Quartz, Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 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.