Drop Necklaces
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
1950s Rococo Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1950s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Finnish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
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.