Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 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.