Drop Necklaces
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Indicolite, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Other, Quartz, Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
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.