Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k 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.