Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k 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.