Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
diamond necklace with detachable tear drop pendant. 5.80 carats
20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1940s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 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.