Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Beryl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White 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.