Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Amethyst, ...
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rose Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Curved discs of lucite wrap comfortably around neck. Hook closure on back. Adjustable 18-24". Additional Drop 4" Widt...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blu...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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.