Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aventurine, Silver
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.