Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Coral, Mixed Me...
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.