Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blu...
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, 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.