Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s 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.