Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
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 Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 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
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White 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
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 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
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 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.