Drop Necklaces
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s European Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k 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.