Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k 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.