Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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.