Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Jade, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, ...
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Black Opal, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amber, Enamel, Sterling Silve...
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
1820s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k 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.