Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
1890s Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Aquamarine, Am...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1970s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.





