Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.