Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Geode, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.