Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Japanese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ro...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.