Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ru...
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Rubelite, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
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.