Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 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
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, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Turquoise
2010s Australian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.