Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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.