Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown Diamond, Black D...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Excellent condition
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.