Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow 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.