Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.