Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1950s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
1950s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
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.