Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 18th Century French Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k 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.