Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
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
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, 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.