Drop Necklaces
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.