Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
1980s Spanish Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
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.





