Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
19th Century Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Enamel
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
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.





