Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, 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.