Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Spanish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.