Drop Necklaces
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century German Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k 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.