Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Quartz, Peridot, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Quartz, Peridot, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.