Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Portuguese Romantic Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Balinese Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Russian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Morganite, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 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.