Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Druzy, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Amber, Sterling Silve...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...
1950s North American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 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 Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k 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.