Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
2010s Australian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, 22k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow ...
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.