Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
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.