Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k 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.