Drop Necklaces
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
2010s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
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.