Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aventurine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century 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.