Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Morganite, Sapphire, White Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Other...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Belgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Ye...
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.