Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 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.