Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, 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.