Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.