Drop Necklaces
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k 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.