Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue T...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Quartz, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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.