Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Austrian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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.