Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
2010s Portuguese Romantic Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Romantic Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Empire Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Emirian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Empire Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
1980s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Empire Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 19th Century German Romantic Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Romantic Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 18k 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.