Drop Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 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 Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Chinese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Amethyst, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Be...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Finnish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 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.