Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Jade, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, ...
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Amethyst, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold,...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Beryl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.