Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Rhodolite, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.