Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 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
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
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 Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
1950s Finnish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
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
2010s German Artist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Druzy, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Amber, Sterling Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, 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.