Drop Necklaces
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.