Drop Necklaces
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Brown Diamond, Black D...
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sap...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century English Antique Drop Necklaces
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Brass
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.