Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k 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.