Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Go...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s French Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.









