Drop Necklaces
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.