Drop Necklaces
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Spinel, 22k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rubelite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American 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.