Drop Necklaces
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, A...
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Agate, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Emera...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peri...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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.