Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Black Opal, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amber, Enamel, Sterling Silve...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.