Drop Necklaces
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1940s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Vermeil
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Other, Yellow ...
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.