Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Indicolite, Gold...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k 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.