Drop Necklaces
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
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.