Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Druzy, Ruby, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Agate, Sterling...
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.