Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Rose Gold, 18...
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
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
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
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...
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.