Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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.