Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Black Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.