Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Danish Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k 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.