Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
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.