Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Other, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.





