Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Drop Necklaces
10k Gold
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 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.