Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faux jade beads on neck c...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Excellent condition
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Diamond, Garnet, Bl...
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 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.