Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 24k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Labradorite, Coral, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown Diamond, Black D...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 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.