Drop Necklaces
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Balinese Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Morganite, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea 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.