Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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 German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 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 British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.