Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k ...
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold,...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Mixed Metal
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, South Sea Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold...
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Tsavorite
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Amethyst, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold,...
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, 22k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k 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.