Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.