Drop Necklaces
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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.