Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed 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.