Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.