Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Emeral...
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Coral, Amber, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
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.