Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Druzy, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Agate, Quartz, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.