Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.