Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
Early 2000s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 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.