Drop Necklaces
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.