Drop Necklaces
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gol...
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, R...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.