Drop Necklaces
2010s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Beryl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Enamel
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.