Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 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.