Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.