Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
20th Century French Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
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.