Drop Necklaces
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blu...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
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.