Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Quartz, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
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.