Drop Necklaces
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
1910s British Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Cut Steel
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, 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.