Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Afghan Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 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.