Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century and Earlier European Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ro...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.