Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k 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.