Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rubelite, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pin...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Agate
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aventurine, Silver
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 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.