Drop Necklaces
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k 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.