Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.