Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
1870s Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.