Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Kunzite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.