Drop Necklaces
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Rococo Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Am...
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k 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.