Drop Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
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.