Drop Necklaces
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Fluorite, Bronze, Vermeil
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.