Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Morganite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Geode, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.