Drop Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.