Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.