Drop Necklaces
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow 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.





