Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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 Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.