Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.