Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
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.