Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Spinel, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rubelite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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.