Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Rose Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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.