Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
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, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.