Drop Necklaces
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Brass
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Revival Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k 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
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k 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
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.