Drop Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
2010s Chinese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
1930s New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.