Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodi...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Beryl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
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.