Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown Diamond, Black D...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k...
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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.