Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 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.