Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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.