Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Afghan Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.