Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Other, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.