Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.