Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.