Drop Necklaces
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Vermeil
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.





