Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Go...
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
diamond necklace with detachable tear drop pendant. 5.80 carats
20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.