Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Copper
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Coral, Mixed Me...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, ...
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
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.