Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Am...
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 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.