Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
2010s Russian Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby, Peridot, Garnet, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, White Gold
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 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.