Drop Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1960s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Bronze
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.