Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
1850s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
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.