Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Tibetan Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Silver
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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.