Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow ...
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
20th Century Chinese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.