Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
19th Century French Romantic Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow 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.