Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k 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.





