Drop Necklaces
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.