Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 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.