Drop Necklaces
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Chinese Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Israeli Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
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.