Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Tsavorite
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Steel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Eme...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.