Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 18th Century French Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.