Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Druzy, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Amber
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.