Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Scottish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.