Drop Necklaces
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
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 Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.