Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx
1890s Russian Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Amber
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k 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.