Drop Necklaces
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Labradorite, Tourmaline, Tu...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Kyanite, Druzy, Gold, 1...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Steel
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.





