Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Enamel
1980s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century German Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very good condition,Signed Lanvin
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, 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.