Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Austrian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 24k Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Very good condition,Signed Lanvin
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.