Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Drop Necklaces
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 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.