Drop Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k 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.