Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s African Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Am...
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Turquoise, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Gold, Yellow G...
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Iolite, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Citrine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, A...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 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.