Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1950s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
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.