Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 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.