Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Crystal, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Tur...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 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.