Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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 ...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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.