Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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.