Drop Necklaces
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1750s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Tibetan Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 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.