Drop Necklaces
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
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.