Drop Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Gilt metal mount.
Signed Lanvin
Pendant 4 x 1.5"
Chain 29&qu...
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Georgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Czech Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s North American Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.





