Drop Necklaces
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Afghan Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern 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.