Drop Necklaces
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
2010s Portuguese Romantic Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Romantic Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.