Drop Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
2010s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k 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.





