Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k 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.