Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Geode, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Morganite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
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.