Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.