Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.