Drop Necklaces
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Onyx, Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s European Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.