Drop Necklaces
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, 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, 18k Gold, White 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
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Singaporean Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Agate, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.