Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 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.