Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.