Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.