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
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.