Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1970s English Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.