Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Romantic Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.