Drop Necklaces
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, 22k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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.