Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Aquamarine...
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14...
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faux jade beads on neck c...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.