Dropped Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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