Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k ...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
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.