Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.