Drop Necklaces
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s North American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 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.