Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Kyanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 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.