Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Necklaces
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.