Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Natura...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
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.