Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Emirian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
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.