Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.