Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Emerald, Blu...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Romantic Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
2010s European Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
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.