Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Kyanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 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
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, 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.