Drop Necklaces
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
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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.