Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Indicolite, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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.