Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Quartz, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k ...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose 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.