Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Vermeil
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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.