Drop Necklaces
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k 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.