Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold-filled
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Excellent condition.
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
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.