Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Other, Quartz, Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 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.