Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Onyx, Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 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.