Drop Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Mid-20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
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.