Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
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.