Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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.