Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s East Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k 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.





