Drop Necklaces
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century English Antique Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Tur...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Quartz, Crystal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s African Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.