Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1950s Rococo Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
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.