Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Quartz, Onyx, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Artist Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Other
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 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.