Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 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.