Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Empire Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Garnet, Citrine, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Cryst...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
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, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.