Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.