Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Citrine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, A...
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Emirian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Necklaces
2010s Israeli Artist Drop Necklaces
Amazonite
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow 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.