Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Malachite
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.





