Drop Necklaces
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
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.