Drop Necklaces
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.