Drop Necklaces
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Hessonite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, L...
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.