Drop Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow 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.