Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Empire Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Go...
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.