Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...
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.