Drop Necklaces
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 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.