Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.