Drop Necklaces
2010s Japanese Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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.