Drop Necklaces
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1910s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.