Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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.