Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Sapphire, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Afghan Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 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.