Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian 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.