Drop Necklaces
2010s Russian Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.