Drop Necklaces
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Revival Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
2010s Australian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k 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.