Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 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.