Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Crystal, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White...
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Go...
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.