Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, White Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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.