Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yel...
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k 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.