Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
2010s Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Beryl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Aquamarine...
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yello...
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.