Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Sapphire, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink 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.