Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.