Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.