Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.