Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, B...
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Amethyst, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1890s Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Amber
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
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.