Drop Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 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.





