Drop Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 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.