Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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.