Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Cut Steel
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.





