Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Labradorite, Coral, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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.