Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Empire Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.