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