Drop Necklaces
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.