Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 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.