Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.