Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Czech Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 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.