Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gol...
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1930s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.