Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 18th Century French Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Spanish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.