Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.