Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, Druzy, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
1860s Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Israeli Vintage Drop Necklaces
Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s German Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Asian Post-War Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Ruby, Gol...
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White G...
19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
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.




