Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.