Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k 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.