Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1750s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Y...
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Bronze
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
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.