Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Beryl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.