Drop Necklaces
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White...
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 24k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose 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
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
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.