Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Chalcedony, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Iolite, Emerald, White D...
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.