Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.