Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.