Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.