Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White G...
2010s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, B...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold-filled
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.





