Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Wh...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Natura...
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.