Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Quartz, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rose 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.