Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Indicolite, Gold...
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k 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.