Drop Necklaces
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Emirian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 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.