Drop Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling...
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Amber
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 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.