Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Belgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.