Drop Necklaces
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k ...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, 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.