Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Alexandr...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Alexandr...
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peri...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 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.