Drop Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.