Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Ye...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled,...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
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.