Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k 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.