Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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.