Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.