Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Agate, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, A...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Druzy, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Amber, Sterling Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.