Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 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.