Drop Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Stain...
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.