Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k 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
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
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
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gilt Metal
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Natura...
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k 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.