Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sap...
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k 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.