Drop Necklaces
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
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 Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peri...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 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.