Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Brass
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Quartz, Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Blue Zircon
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
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.