Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled,...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.