Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 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.