Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Hessonite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, L...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Quartz, Onyx, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Go...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Canadian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 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.