Drop Bar Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Antique 1840s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is a drop necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
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