Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s East Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.