Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Blue Zircon
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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.




