Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
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
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 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.