Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Larimar, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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.