Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold-filled
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
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.





