Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s East Asian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s South American Native American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.





