Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled,...
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k 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.