Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White 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.