Drop Necklaces
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Quartz, Garnet, Diamo...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Belgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White 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.