Drop Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Romantic Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 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.