Drop Necklaces
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s English Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Copper
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.