Drop Necklaces
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
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.