Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Jade, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold P...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Quartz, Crystal
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1910s British Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Black Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gol...
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s French Empire Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Other
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.





