Drop Necklaces
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 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.