Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Belgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose 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.