Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.