Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Italian Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural 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.