Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Empire Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Go...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
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.