Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.