Drop Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ru...
1950s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, 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.