Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Morganite, Sapphire, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique 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.