Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
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 American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue 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...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.