Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.