Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate,...
Mid-20th Century European Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s English Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
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.





