Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Base Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, 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.





