Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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.