Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ru...
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
1950s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Peridot
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1890s Hungarian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 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.