Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
2010s Indian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k 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.





