Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s North American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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.