Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 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.