Drop Necklaces
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.