Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured 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.