Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow 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.