Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 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.