Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Labradorite, Coral, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
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 American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Y...
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k 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.