Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Silver
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Brass
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Canadian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Hungarian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Stain...
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.