Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k...
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
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
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
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
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.