Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Emeral...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Brown Diamond...
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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 German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.