Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Portuguese Romantic Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
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.