Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Druzy, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Amber, Sterling Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Hessonite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, L...
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, S...
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, ...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold,...
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yello...
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.