Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k ...
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Citrine, Labr...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.