Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Russian Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.