Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Citrine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, A...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Brown Diamond...
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Druzy, Ruby, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Agate, Sterling...
Early 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold...
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.