Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, 18k 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.