Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.