Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s North American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Hungarian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.