Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ru...
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14...
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.