Drop Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
1980s Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
20th Century French Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
24k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Greek Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Drop Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Greek Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
1970s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire
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.