Drop Necklaces
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.