Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Natura...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
1820s Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
1990s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.