Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1880s North American Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1660s Italian Modernist Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Australian Artist Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.