Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Si...
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Coral, Amber, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 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.